The 2023 Japanese Cultural Bazaar will be held on Sunday, June 4, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Buddhist Temple of San Diego, 2929 Market Street, San Diego, CA.

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Entertainment Schedule

11 a.m.: Buddhist Temple of San Diego Taiko (outside)

11:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m.: Matsumae Kai, shamisen ensemble under the direction of Mrs. Monji. Japanese folk songs. (Annex Hall)

Intro to Buddhism with minister’s assistant. View our Buddhist worship area and altar for a discussion of the basics of Jodo Shinshu Buddhism. Followed by Q&A. (Hondo)

12:30-1 p.m.: San Diego Taiko (outside)

1:15-1:45 p.m.: Kamishibai featuring Walter Ritter. Japanese-style itinerant storytelling. (Annex Hall)

Masazumi Kai, koto ensemble under the direction of Mrs. Mizuno. (Hondo)

2-2:30 p.m.: Edo Kotobuko Jishi, shi shi mai or lion dance with live accompaniment by musicians playing taiko, yotobue, and atarigane (drums, flute, and gong). (Annex Hall)

2:45-3:15 p.m.: Ballet Folklorico, featuring Andrea Covarrubias. Mexican folk dancing. (Annex Hall)

Sumi-e, Japanese ink painting, featuring Wendy Nakamura. (Hondo)

3:15-3:45 p.m.: Shofukan Kendo Dojo, under the direction of Tiffany Kao. Martial art using the katana (traditional Japanese sword). (Annex Hall)

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